Re: [UC] MLK Jr projects in clark park
Is there a task you would like to help on? Everyone is always welcome to help in the park. Thanks Tony. Please post the time, date, and location of the next large events committee meeting and the planning committee for the north park redesign. Since UCD took over, I thought we were unwelcome other than dues day or clean-up day. Now that I know you're so welcoming, I feel embarrassed for not showing up to give the report identifying park stakeholders which the members asked for in April 2004. Just post the meeting info because others might wish to come. We've got a whole lot of FOCP reform work we need to begin during these winter months. You deserve a rest. Happy to volunteer, Glenn A 25 year former Clark Park volunteer - Original Message - From: Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity listserv UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 11:45 PM Subject: Re: [UC] MLK Jr projects in clark park I don't know of any and none have been promulgated to Friends of Clark Park Members. That doesn't mean nothing is scheduled. It's a very busy park -- the busiest Rec park in Philadelphia -- in which people are constantly trying to do all sorts of things, and FoCP volunteers are constantly trying to play catch-up with other folks' plans. But no one has told us of any projects they had in mind. I can't imagine what useful work you could do /inside the park/ in mid-January either. This is the season for researching and planning. All true park-lovers are busy now on the devilishly-difficult redesign of the beloved but deteriorated North Park, where the soil has been so pounded by overuse that grass can't grow anymore, and the sidewalks have crumbled so terribly that cerebral-palsied kids at the HMS School next door can't use the park in their wheelchairs. It's a shame and a disgrace. Or they're working to schedule the Large Events for the peak season of 2008 so that all organizers get to express themselves without abusing the neighbors or tripping over each other. That's what we do in midwinter, Dan. Is there a task you would like to help on? Everyone is always welcome to help in the park. -- Tony West Does anyone have up to date info on family-friendly service projects in Clark Park on MLK Day? Dan W. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.7/1233 - Release Date: 1/19/2008 6:37 PM You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] About Martin Luther King Day
This is a serious day for me. Not a day of service. It has become that because powerful people wish to sweep under the rug the true reason Dr, King was assassinated, and that was because he strove for blacks to be treated equally under the law. He went about it in an non-violent manner had was met with intransigent violence until the end of his life. This Day of Service thing to me is a way of revising history and glossing over how Dr. King was treated. For me this day is STILL about blacks being treated equally under the law. If any of you have read Tom Ferrick's recent reports on the Trade Union membership in Philadelphia, one realizes that this has changed little since Reconstruction. I remember all the hubbub over designating a holiday for Dr. King. Now, it's like, Well, he's got his __holiday, so we'll make it whatever we want on it. I have nothing against those who wish to beautify the area, I just don't think this day should be associated with that. It's more important than that. -Wilma Historians Fear MLK's Legacy Is Being Lost http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=2008-01-21_D8UA90500show_article=1; cat=breaking Arkansas Celebrates MLK/Lee Day http://www.arkansasleader.com/frontstories/st_01_19_05/birthdays.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] FW: [Ucneighbors] Dog found
anyone know whose pooch this could be? -linda -- Forwarded Message From: Stephen Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:17:29 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Ucneighbors] Dog found Hi, Stacy of Darrah's Dog Walking just found an older yellow lab near 46th and Springfield. Others apparently saw him wandering the streets yesterday. He is neutered and has a growth on his belly. He didn't have a collar and was ok with her putting a collar on him. Please contact Stacy at (267) 902-2020 for more information. Best, Stephen ___ ucneighbors mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.asc.upenn.edu/mailman/listinfo/ucneighbors -- End of Forwarded Message You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] MLK Jr projects in Clark park
Below is a link to a very comprehensive list (845 posted and current volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, PA near NJ.) http://www.volunteermatch.org/bymsa/m6160/c/opp1.html?_kk=philadelphia%20 volunteer_kt=5b2ae5b8-58c9-48db-adc1-0e657aae13c0 This site also links to 1101 community based organizations in Philadelphia, PA-NJ looking for Volunteers. Click on any organization title to learn more about that organization and what help is most welcome.. http://www.volunteermatch.org/directory/index.jsp?zip=19525category=Ever ythingmsaName=Philadelphia%2C+PA-NJradius=msasubmit=y These are long links, so if either breaks in transmission, please cut and paste to close the gap(s). Or Google Martin Luther king Day Volunteer Projects, Philadelphia PA The link was at the top of the list. I appreciate lots of what volunteers, (including Tony, but NOT limited to the FoCP), do in and for Clark Park and other contributory work that strengthens are people and improves this environment we call home-neighborhood. I disliked a few points in Tony's response. 1. No one should be told, I can't imagine what useful work you could do... I can imagine lots of things that can be done now, by both organized groups and by concerned individuals. For Example: I walked through the park today, as I do every other day, and noticed a. what appears to be a killing amount of salt dumped on the grass and near a tree, on the 45th street perimeter of the park at the base of Regent Street. b. wind blown litter c. wind swept twigs and limbs that could become trip and fall hazards This salt should be cleaned up. I mean to do it, but forget to load tools in my car. Maybe someone nearby can walk a bag, brush and dust pan over? The twigs and litter would make a good, private project for an individual or family. There are times when a better planned event brings the benefit of building community or providing cheer leading for good deeds, but as individuals, we can we can learn, and train our children, in the quiet satisfactions of doing what is right, without public notice. I've found this type of private volunteer excursion lets me teach (and learn from) my kids and their friends. Added benefits include fresh air, exercise and intra-family bonding. 2. FoCP is not the only game in Clark Park. I like most of the FoCP volunteers, but I recognize many are suspect to others. I believe FoCP will grow better through inclusivity, and through creating and posting community generated Wish lists and seeking out and empowering more Volunteers to do, and lead others to do, approved items which are on the wish list. When I volunteer, nothing chases me away faster than micro management or hearing criticism before thanks. Volunteers should be invited to tackle any number of self directed, maintenance or non permanent improvements. It would be so easy to design tasks such as aerate around one tree, mulch around one hedge row, pick up one full bag of litter. 3. Statements such as, All true park-lovers are busy now on the devilishly-difficult redesign of the beloved but deteriorated North Park... raise my hackles. It stinks of old time patrimony and competitive narcissism. I consider myself a true park-lover. I even have FoCP bona fides. (My family was the FIRST money donor at the Lifetime membership rate.) I am busy using the park, but volunteer in other areas in our community. I want FoCP to trust that I am doing good somewhere else, and I want to trust the people who volunteer for the park. But FoCP, like Spruce Hill Community Association and a recent board of the University City Swim Club has made TOO MANY moves that seem to come from too far outside of our community and which seem poised to disengage long time neighbors and center power in the hands of those with deeper wallets and better keyboarding skills. Dan, I don't know what your status is as regards to membership in FoCP, but I appreciate your request for info on how to help. It invited me to think about Martin Luther King and his goals, about our neighborhood and our shared goals. I hope you find something good to do to day. I hope all my neighbors find ways to do good while doing well. For those who want to work outside, in West Philadelphia, I noticed volunteers are being welcomed at the John Heinz Center and at Smith Playground. Happy New Year! Liz On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:45:31 -0500 Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know of any and none have been promulgated to Friends of Clark Park Members. That doesn't mean nothing is scheduled. It's a very busy park -- the busiest Rec park in Philadelphia -- in which people are constantly trying to do all sorts of things, and FoCP volunteers are constantly trying to play catch-up with other folks' plans. But no one has told us of any projects they had in mind. I can't imagine what useful work you could do /inside the park/ in mid-January either. This is the
Re: [UC] About Martin Luther King Day
Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to 51st Street this morning! About 40 of us, aided by a surprise visit from the guys at Engine 68, stuffed 141 bags full of leaves and debris. Now we're just hoping the city will follow through with a truck. Maybe picking up leaves around a city park wasn't explicitly part of King's dream, but I think he would have approved of this effort today. Thanks again, Andrew Quoting Dan Widyono [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Good point: this day is indeed more than just about community service. My query was instigated by my son's idea (he's six) to do something of service today. We attended church yesterday to discuss the reasoning behind celebrating Dr. King's legacy. I hope, along with you, that people don't think community service is the only reason for this day's being a holiday, but this is what my family is doing this year on this day (not just this day, of course, but because it's a federal holiday, we both have the day off from the standard requirements of school and work). I talk about racial injustice many times with my son, along with other kinds of injustice (e.g. when we walk by the Womens Way murals on I think 21st Street on the way to the Franklin Institute, I talk to him about why there's a Womens Way and not a Mens Way). It's what I've come to learn and honor in my church as it's brought up many times there throughout the year. It's inevitable for it to be at the forefront of our attention given that we live in Philadelphia (with such a strong diversity of races, among other social differences: class, sexual preference, creed, etc.). On Mon, Jan 21, 2008 at 08:05:29AM -0500, Wilma de Soto wrote: This is a serious day for me. Not a day of service. I confess I don't fully understand how you don't equate giving community service to serious. I assume you aren't disassociating my particular inquiry to the list with a lack of seriousness, but rather clarifying your stance on labor rights as opposed to larger community service. If that's not quite accurate, I'd appreciate a chance to better understand what you meant. Since there isn't much that's formally/officially organized here (thanks Anthony and Andrew -- given the bitter cold it does seem wisest to do something indoors, for my son's sake), I'm taking my son to the Constitution Center where we can learn more about Dr. King's legacy in connection with this country's history. It has become that because powerful people wish to sweep under the rug the true reason Dr, King was assassinated, and that was because he strove for blacks to be treated equally under the law. Wilma, I'm interested in what you have in mind regarding bringing renewed awareness to the people of our extended neighborhood? It sounds like that would be a good topic for today! Me, I'm making sure the more generally applicable reasons and ideas behind Dr. King's struggle don't die; currently I do this by speaking to the younger generation and making sure they understand what's so important about racial justice, understanding class inequities, tolerance of differing family lifestyles, respecting other's religious beliefs, and other aspects which would make life better and more just for more people. Thanks for your awareness-raising post, and may all of Dr. King's dream continue to grow true. With kind and sincere regards, Dan Widyono P.S. Interesting tidbit regarding service on MLK, Jr. Day from Wikipedia: The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was started by former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Harris Wofford and Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, who co-authored the King Holiday and Service Act. The federal legislation challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen action through volunteer service in honor of Dr. King. The federal legislation was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on August 23, 1994. Since 1996, the annual Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service has been the largest event in the nation honoring Dr. King.[9] [9]: http://www.mlkdayofservice.org/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] About Martin Luther King Day
I hope Wilma knows I respect her and am very happy she lives in our neighborhood and speaks her mind (even when I disagree). Service is serious. Celebrating with service instead of with heart shaped chocolates, or pasteboard presidential memorabilia, or stockings filled with trivial treats honors M.L. King. The press releases, inviting service, keep King's name alive in ways that pursue his goals and make his name a blessing for our hearts and in our ongoing struggles to bring people together. Each of us must honor his message the best we know how. For me, a day of service is a beautiful way to honor and respect the departed, including Dr. King. I rarely send flowers to a funeral. I am more likely to plant a tree, or volunteer time or many toward an improvement that would have pleased the person I lost. It may be during King Day volunteering that a suburbanite finds herself applying fresh paint to the corridors of an inner city school. The day of service than expands to all the children, families and staffers who enjoy a cleaner, brighter environment, and my also move forward through better informed comments or future voting by the volunteer. My experience, as a volunteer, is one of exposure to new people, folks outside my work and family and worship circles. As a child of the 50's and 60's my world was mostly white (mostly Irish American white) and Roman Catholic. I first volunteered in elementary School at St. Lucy's School for the blind. The kids were still mostly white and RC, but they were handicapped and from many parishes so I met Italians and Poles and other ethnic types. And I quickly learned, not just heard but really learned, that handicapped was often just differently abled. I met kids who could read with their finger tips, hear far beyond my discernment and pick up on clues I was not sensitive enough to catch or interpret. In High School, I went on Marches for Peace and for Civil and Women's Rights and to Take back the Night. I found common ground with people across lines of Race, Religion, Class and Gender. I attended Earth Day Celebrations and I tutored refugees. Each bit of effort seemed to move in two directions. While helping others, I was improved. Sometimes volunteering exposed me to finer things and opportunities. Other times it let me build upon preexisting skills. A few times, I felt as if no good deed goes unpunished and I'd wake the next day, stiff from overwork, or rocked by the enormity of what remained to be done. But looking back, I can't think of a single Volunteer effort that I regret, and I remember many with pleasure or joy. One of my current favorite people, is someone I met while volunteering with CPN. Another favorite is a ball of energy who I grew to admire as she staged events for UCAL and SFDS. At home, I am MOM, which is a fairly omnipotent spot, but in volunteering, I find leadership in neighbors of other colors, religions and gender choices. When I read your message, I respect that you have opted out of this interpretation. But, I hope it does not encourage others to opt out. When I volunteer with the children of SFDS I am awed that every child is encouraged to contribute something to the greater good of the school. Young children, with dark skin, and 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) language challenges, from sub-poverty backgrounds and from across huge cultural chasms, are taught that their contributions matter. That lives are improved one step, one day and one person at a time. This past Fall I volunteered at the CPN fair, and became very aware of a class of people who saw themselves as recipients of social service programs and volunteered energy. Able body people sat on benches watching volunteers hang banners, pick up litter and arrange tables in preparation for a day of community fun. I didn't know how to engage them in the process. Several expressed comments displaying a belief that the volunteers were getting paid and others acted as if volunteering was beneath them. I was too busy, trying to get a kid's area up to speed, to figure out how to properly engage the adults who seemed, to me, to be little more that loiterers. I remain convinced, that the process must start with youngsters. That we must raise children to be adults, not compartmentalize them first as toddlers, than as kids and teens, and act as if each age has a separate set of rules. I think rules start with babies (no biting) and grow in complexity and subtlety (no thoughtless disrespect) along a consistent line toward adulthood. And I try to put my efforts into helping kids learn to fish while playing together. King's life was about service and sacrifice. I hope each of us honors his memory, whether by educating ourselves and sharing the knowledge (and links) with others, by volunteering, beyond our current comfort zones or by praying or making phone calls if energy and money precluded other options. All the best! Liz On Mon, 21 Jan 2008
[UC] Fwd: Dog found
The dog's owner has been found... Begin forwarded message: From: Stephen Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: January 21, 2008 10:17:47 AM EST To: univcity@list.purple.com Cc: pfsni [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Dog found Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Stacy of Darrah's Dog Walking just found an older yellow lab near 46th and Springfield. Others apparently saw him wandering the streets yesterday. He is neutered and has a growth on his belly. He didn't have a collar and was ok with her putting a collar on him. Please contact Stacy at (267) 902-2020 for more information. Best, Stephen
[UC] a Recycle directory
Hey everyone. Here is a link to a valuable directory by type-of-waste for recycling. This is also a list dedicated to the development of Community technology Centers and support of the groups and institiutions that sponor them. It is a valuable community exchange for jobs, software, events, etc... that affect this community. If you are involved with this kind of intitiative you may want to subscribe to this list. It was founded and is moderated by Stan Pokras who also found Non-profit Technical Resources, NTR, to educate, recycle and support the many non-profits that may need it. Joe Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send CTCNet mailing list submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.dca.net/mailman/listinfo/ctcnet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of CTCNet digest... Today's Topics: 1. Recycling and appropriate disposal sites (Stan Pokras) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:40:09 -0500 From: Stan Pokras [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CTCNet Phl] Recycling and appropriate disposal sites To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Mt Airy Greening Network (MAGNet) answers What Do I Do With...? as well as Where Can I Recycle...? http://www.mtairygreening.net/atoz.html Our thanks to Meenal Raval for her work on this list. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.dca.net/pipermail/ctcnet/attachments/20080120/db12272a/attachment-0001.htm -- ___ CTCNet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.dca.net/mailman/listinfo/ctcnet End of CTCNet Digest, Vol 18, Issue 4 * ---BeginMessage--- Send CTCNet mailing list submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.dca.net/mailman/listinfo/ctcnet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of CTCNet digest... Today's Topics: 1. Recycling and appropriate disposal sites (Stan Pokras) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:40:09 -0500 From: Stan Pokras [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CTCNet Phl] Recycling and appropriate disposal sites To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Mt Airy Greening Network (MAGNet) answers What Do I Do With...? as well as Where Can I Recycle...? http://www.mtairygreening.net/atoz.html Our thanks to Meenal Raval for her work on this list. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.dca.net/pipermail/ctcnet/attachments/20080120/db12272a/attachment-0001.htm -- ___ CTCNet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.dca.net/mailman/listinfo/ctcnet End of CTCNet Digest, Vol 18, Issue 4 * ---End Message---
[UC] Take back each day for Dr. King
Dr. Martin Luther King JR was a revolutionary. Kathy Change, Jesus, and Mahatma Ghandi were too. They all struggled, lived and died, for a just world FOR ALL PEOPLE. This must be a day for justice, courage, and strength. A day that continues the non-violent revolution. The struggle for justice for all people continues everyday. Let's take back each day for Dr. King! Glenn
[UC-Announce] 1/26: Sol y Canto at Crossroads
Crossroads Music presents: Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:30 pm SOL Y CANTO One of the strongest Afro-Latin bands around... Styles from tango to flamenco and beyond... Vocal harmonies peerless. Top-shelf jazz improvisation. - Boston Phoenix Calvary Center, 48th Street and Baltimore Avenue Sol y Canto (Sun and Song) is an exuberant Latin musical ensemble headed by Rosi and Brian Amador, two of the founding members of the renowned Boston-based Latin band, Flor de Cana (1984 - 1994). Brian's warm, versatile playing shows how the nylon-string guitar, often abandoned in contemporary popular Latin music, provides a backbone of harmony, melody and percussive rhythms from the Flamenco styles brought by the Spanish settlers to the sones of the Trio Matamoros, and how vibrantly relevant that instrument is to the music of today. Rosi's expressive, crystalline voice has been described by the Boston Globe as like clean spring water: it's smooth, it's clear, and somehow, you come to believe that its necessary for life. Invited to perform in venues as diverse as the White House and the Kennedy Centers Millennium Stage, the Vancouver Folk Festival, and the Philadelphia Art Museum, the group has established a national reputation for its unique interpretations of Latin music, and for making this music accessible to non-Spanish and native speakers alike. Music samples, tickets ($10-$20 sliding scale) and more information: http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org/?p=27 UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, January 26, 2008 at 2:00 pm DAVID JONES Charles Dickens Birthday Celebration, sponsored by Friends of Clark Park. Griffith Hall, 43rd Street and Kingsessing Avenue More information: http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org/?p=32, Friday, February 1, 2008 at 7:30 pm ALI AKBAR MORADI: SACRED KURDISH TANBUR Delicate but fiery Middle Eastern mountain music reflecting love and anguish in equal measure. - Songlines Calvary Center, 48th Street and Baltimore Avenue Music samples, tickets and more information: http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org/?p=28 Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm UNIDOS DA FILADELFIA Pulse Pounding Brazilian Samba WHAT CHEER? BRIGADE 18-piece brass band from the streets of Providence, RI Calvary Center, 48th Street and Baltimore Avenue Music samples, tickets and more information: http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org/?p=29 Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 7:30 pm ANDY M. STEWART GERRY OBEIRNE Among the finest interpreters of Scottish folk songs and a wonderful songwriter. Boston Globe McNeil Center, University of the Sciences, 45th Street Woodland Avenue Music samples, tickets and more information: http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org/?p=31 Friday, April 5 at 7:30 pm DEBASHISH BHATTACHARYA: HINDUSTANI SLIDE GUITAR You will likely never hear better acoustic slide playing than this. Using the centuries-old raga tradition, Bhattacharya takes the listener to a place of deep emotional expression beyond the boundaries of time. Henry Kaiser, Acoustic Guitar Magazine Music samples, tickets and more information: http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org/?p=30 For more information on Crossroads Music: http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org or 215-285-2307
Re: [UC] About Martin Luther King Day
Yes of course I do, Cindy. I have both listened and read his words with regard to this subject. Dr. King was absolutely opposed to materialism, and militarism. In the New World, wealth to provide and promote materialism and militarism would not have been impossible without the free labor of African slaves which was the genesis of racism in America. This begat the accumulation of Euro-American wealth and the military to protect it. After what Dr. King went through fighting racism in the Deep South, he could not have spoken his opposition with regard to materialism and militarism (even though he knew they were), until things had loosened up in the early 60¹s under President Johnson. Racism, materialism and militarism are ever interrelated and have NEVER been separated from the reason Dr. King was killed. On 1/21/08 9:30 AM, Cindy Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dr. King spoke about three evils - racism, materialism, and militarism. Americans know he was opposed to racism. I wonder how many know about his opposition to militarism and materialism? -cm `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸º On Jan 21, 2008, at 8:05 AM, Wilma de Soto wrote: This is a serious day for me. Not a day of service. It has become that because powerful people wish to sweep under the rug the true reason Dr, King was assassinated, and that was because he strove for blacks to be treated equally under the law. He went about it in an non-violent manner had was met with intransigent violence until the end of his life. This Day of Service thing to me is a way of revising history and glossing over how Dr. King was treated. For me this day is STILL about blacks being treated equally under the law. If any of you have read Tom Ferrick's recent reports on the Trade Union membership in Philadelphia, one realizes that this has changed little since Reconstruction. I remember all the hubbub over designating a holiday for Dr. King. Now, it's like, Well, he's got his __holiday, so we'll make it whatever we want on it. I have nothing against those who wish to beautify the area, I just don't think this day should be associated with that. It's more important than that. -Wilma Historians Fear MLK's Legacy Is Being Lost http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=2008-01-21_D8UA90500show_article=1; http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=2008-01-21_D8UA90500amp;show_articl e=1amp; cat=breaking Arkansas Celebrates MLK/Lee Day http://www.arkansasleader.com/frontstories/st_01_19_05/birthdays.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] About Martin Luther King Day
Hello and Happy New Year, Glenn Martin Luther King was assassinated because he wanted equal rights (as promised by the Declaration of Independence AND The US Constitution), for African Americans under the law of the land. He challenged that over and over, and even to declaring his most famous speech at the Washington Monument. He repeatedly challenged the racial status quo in America and that's why he was murdered, as were others to his fore. This day should be a day where we are inching ever closer to making his dream a reality. With no disrespect to your post. It's as simple as that. Qualifications make it more difficult and convoluted. His life, legacy and death were clear about what stood for. Fondest Regards, Wilma On 1/21/08 11:52 AM, Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'I remember all the hubbub over designating a holiday for Dr. King. Now, it's like, Well, he's got his __holiday, so we'll make it whatever we want on it.' Wilma, I also look at some holidays a bit differently. The movement and hope that Dr. King struggled for was with him everyday. As Dr. King and then Bobby Kennedy were killed, the assaults on their movements were pursued relentlessly everyday by powerful forces like the military industrial complex. The Vietnam War, which Dr. King fought to end in 1968, is another prime example that the deaths of these heroes did not somehow mark a victory for their principals or movements. I think, most of all, Dr. King would like us to pick up the torches and hope he carried and keep the fire lit everyday. I wonder, are we to be pacified with some holidays? Are we encouraged to buy into the lie that the goals of King, Ghandi, Bhutto and Jesus have been realized? Does the spin of the holiday mislead the young about the nature of the struggles that these real heroes encouraged us to embrace daily? What does community service mean? I like to feel good about doing good deeds but I worry about categorizing community service into some feel good activity.It's like putting some dollars in the churches collection plate each Sunday isn't the only feature of living the churches principals. When I see several turkey dinners surrounding each homeless person on Christmas day, I remember that Dr. King would have thought about the lives of these people the other days as well. I sometimes think the day of community service becomes a dangerous distraction. Sort of like a business write off for citizens. I think a good way to honor the memory of Dr. King would be to read, Where Do We Go From Here, Chaos Or Community. It is an inspiration to honor and renew his movement the other 364 days rather than wasting so many turkey dinners. Peace, Glenn - Original Message - From: Wilma de Soto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity listserv UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:05 AM Subject: [UC] About Martin Luther King Day This is a serious day for me. Not a day of service. It has become that because powerful people wish to sweep under the rug the true reason Dr, King was assassinated, and that was because he strove for blacks to be treated equally under the law. He went about it in an non-violent manner had was met with intransigent violence until the end of his life. This Day of Service thing to me is a way of revising history and glossing over how Dr. King was treated. For me this day is STILL about blacks being treated equally under the law. If any of you have read Tom Ferrick's recent reports on the Trade Union membership in Philadelphia, one realizes that this has changed little since Reconstruction. I remember all the hubbub over designating a holiday for Dr. King. Now, it's like, Well, he's got his __holiday, so we'll make it whatever we want on it. I have nothing against those who wish to beautify the area, I just don't think this day should be associated with that. It's more important than that. -Wilma Historians Fear MLK's Legacy Is Being Lost http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=2008-01-21_D8UA90500show_article=1; cat=breaking Arkansas Celebrates MLK/Lee Day http://www.arkansasleader.com/frontstories/st_01_19_05/birthdays.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.7/1233 - Release Date: 1/19/2008 6:37 PM You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] MLK Jr projects in Clark park
Good heavens, Liz, I'm sorry you took my remarks that way! Anybody is welcome to volunteer in any park at any time. But I am personally unaware of any outdoor volunteer work that the officers of either FoCP or any other group have scheduled in Clark Park this winter. In my experience, seldom has such work been organized. That's why I can't imagine what projects people might join on 24 hours' notice -- there aren't any that I know of. Good volunteer projects take beaucoup advance planning most of the time. I was thrilled to death to hear Andrew and Greg and the gang over at Malcolm X Park did have something going. You rule, Greg and Andrew! You're a model for Clark Park to follow. Liz, if you want to lead a winter work project in the park, you know you'll have FoCP behind you all the way. Contact one of your officers and get something going. You know how to do that! You are a truly incredible Lifetime Supporter of the park. I honestly reported what park volunteers are working on in the winter season, that I know of. They are smoothing the way for this year's festivals and soccer leagues. They are planning complex rehabilitation work. They are also working on Charles Dickens' Birthday Party and figuring out how to raise the money needed to maintain the park come spring. If any of this is what you like to do ... contact your representatives and they'll hook you in. (Psst! I'm not your rep.) FoCP is far from the only game in Clark Park. You can volunteer there directly through a host of other cool neighborhood groups. Most of them have cross-membership with FoCP, though. -- Tony West I appreciate lots of whatvolunteers, (including Tony, butNOT limited to the FoCP),do in and for Clark Park andother contributory work that strengthens are peopleand improves this environment we call home-neighborhood. I disliked a few points inTony's response. 1. No one should be told, "I can't imagine what useful work you could do..." I can imagine lots of things that can be done now, by bothorganized groupsand by concerned individuals. For Example: I walked through the park today, as I do every other day, and noticed a. what appears to be a killing amount of salt dumped on the grass and near a tree,onthe 45th street perimeter of the park at the base of Regent Street. b. wind blown litter c. wind swept twigs and limbs that could become trip and fall hazards This salt should be cleaned up. I mean to do it, but forget to load tools in my car. Maybe someone nearby can walk a bag, brush and dust pan over? The twigs and litter would make a good, private project for an individual or family. There are times when a better planned eventbrings thebenefit of building community or providing cheer leading for good deeds, butas individuals, we canwe can learn, and train our children, in the quiet satisfactions of doing what is right, without publicnotice. I've found this type of private volunteer excursion lets me teach (and learn from) my kids and their friends. Added benefits include fresh air, exercise and intra-family bonding. 2. FoCP is not the only game in Clark Park. I like most of the FoCP volunteers, but I recognizemany are suspect to others. I believe FoCP will grow better through inclusivity, and through creating and posting community generated "Wish lists" and seeking out and empowering more Volunteers to do, and lead others to do,approved items which are on the "wish" list. When I volunteer, nothing chases me away faster than micro management or hearing criticism before thanks. Volunteers should be invited to tackle any number of self directed, maintenance or non permanent improvements. It would be so easy to design tasks such as aerate around one tree, mulch around one hedge row, pick up one full bag of litter. 3. Statements such as, "All true park-lovers are busy now on the devilishly-difficultredesignof the beloved but deteriorated North Park... raise my hackles. It stinks of old time patrimony and competitive narcissism. Iconsider myselfa "true park-lover". I even have FoCP bona fides. (My familywas the FIRST money donor at the "Lifetime" membership rate.) I am busy using the park, but volunteer in other areas in our community. I want FoCP to trust that I am doing good somewhere else, and I want to trust the people who volunteer for the park. But FoCP, like Spruce Hill Community Association and a recent board ofthe University City Swim Club has madeTOO MANY moves that seem to come from too far outside of our community and which seem poised to disengagelong time neighbors and center power in the hands of those with deeper wallets and better keyboarding skills. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .
[UC] Mugging this Monday morning
Salutations, gentlefolk Got up early this Monday morning, decided that my best chance to get something useful done today was to head in from Lansdowne to the campus, and that 'twas early enough to save a token, burn up some calories, and walk. Got to 49xx Cedar, across the street from my onetime home, about 8:30 Stopped for reverie about old times, was grabbed on shoulder. Turned thinking 'twas old acquaintance, got fist shaken in face and words Give me all your money or I'll kill you. Well, he didn't kill me - I ain't sure if he was carrying a real gun, a fake, or just something assembled from parts of black and shiny metal. He did knock me down a couple of times, slap me upside the head, and take three dollars or so in cash and tokens, after being convinced that was all I was carrying. (Am seeking gainful employment - suggestions welcome). Spent most of the morning in West Dectectives, giving statement. (Note to Mayor Nutter - crime victims taken there have to wait, for the detectives to take their statments, on an uncomfortable wall-mounted bench in a bleak corridor. If we had more comfortable chairs, a more cheerful waiting area, access to clear restrooms, and maybe even a proffered cuppa coffee (and an asprin for the headaches), we might be happier to collaborate with the local constabulary) Anyway, should you see, in that vicinity, a man about 6' tall, medium build, black hair, stubbly black beard, Negro with dark 'burnt umber' skin, looks a bit like Robert Parrish (he played center for the Celtics in the Larry Bird era), possibly wearing a black 'hoodie' and light tan trousers - avoid him, maybe call 911. Yours, John Desmond You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] landlord/tenant counsel
Hi there, Does anyone have a lawyer you like for landlord/tenant stuff? I'm a small owner and my interest is in providing quality housing and covering my tush, not going after people or being litigious as a policy. Doing business in Philadelphia can be, erm, an adventure. steph You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Mugging this Monday morning
John, Sorry to hear about this and so close to my block 4800 Beaumont. John have you thought about going to one of the gatherings that the new commish is giving this week? Tommorow nighnt at Pinn Memorial Church on North 58th street (double check that) and Wednesday night at 7 PM at Germantown H.S.I think that your experience with crime and the treatment by police of victims of crime is timely. It sounds like the kind of thing that he's looking to hear about. This feedback from the public can be his mandate for reformining the status quo in the Police department that he is inheriting. I don't know if you or anyone has been a juror in the past couple of years, but it's changed immensely. The seats are comfortable, free coffee, tea and cakes, vending machines. Respectful treatment from the judge and the staff at the court. You are treated with dignity which helps people take their civic duty seriously and act so for the process. Joe Clarke JAFDesmond wrote: Salutations, gentlefolk Got up early this Monday morning, decided that my best chance to get something useful done today was to head in from Lansdowne to the campus, and that 'twas early enough to save a token, burn up some calories, and walk. Got to 49xx Cedar, across the street from my onetime home, about 8:30 Stopped for reverie about old times, was grabbed on shoulder. Turned thinking 'twas old acquaintance, got fist shaken in face and words Give me all your money or I'll kill you. Well, he didn't kill me - I ain't sure if he was carrying a real gun, a fake, or just something assembled from parts of black and shiny metal. He did knock me down a couple of times, slap me upside the head, and take three dollars or so in cash and tokens, after being convinced that was all I was carrying. (Am seeking gainful employment - suggestions welcome). Spent most of the morning in West Dectectives, giving statement. (Note to Mayor Nutter - crime victims taken there have to wait, for the detectives to take their statments, on an uncomfortable wall-mounted bench in a bleak corridor. If we had more comfortable chairs, a more cheerful waiting area, access to clear restrooms, and maybe even a proffered cuppa coffee (and an asprin for the headaches), we might be happier to collaborate with the local constabulary) Anyway, should you see, in that vicinity, a man about 6' tall, medium build, black hair, stubbly black beard, Negro with dark 'burnt umber' skin, looks a bit like Robert Parrish (he played center for the Celtics in the Larry Bird era), possibly wearing a black 'hoodie' and light tan trousers - avoid him, maybe call 911. Yours, John Desmond You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Mugging this Monday morning
A very interesting suggestion! Roger - Original Message - From: JAFDesmond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:52 PM Subject: [UC] Mugging this Monday morning (Note to Mayor Nutter - crime victims taken there have to wait, for the detectives to take their statments, on an uncomfortable wall-mounted bench in a bleak corridor. If we had more comfortable chairs, a more cheerful waiting area, access to clear restrooms, and maybe even a proffered cuppa coffee (and an asprin for the headaches), we might be happier to collaborate with the local constabulary) You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Mugging this Monday morning
John, I'm terribly sorry to hear this bad news. I've been mugged in West Philly myself. Not often -- I don't think it's /that dangerous/ a neighborhood, as I've often written -- but just a couple of muggings are enough in any one lifetime. Today was your turn. It hurts. Imbolg is approaching and we will endure even this dark winter. I will stand with you; together we'll survive. -- Tony West JAFDesmond wrote: Salutations, gentlefolk Got up early this Monday morning, decided that my best chance to get something useful done today was to head in from Lansdowne to the campus, and that 'twas early enough to save a token, burn up some calories, and walk. Got to 49xx Cedar, across the street from my onetime home, about 8:30 Stopped for reverie about old times, was grabbed on shoulder. Turned thinking 'twas old acquaintance, got fist shaken in face and words Give me all your money or I'll kill you. Well, he didn't kill me - I ain't sure if he was carrying a real gun, a fake, or just something assembled from parts of black and shiny metal. He did knock me down a couple of times, slap me upside the head, and take three dollars or so in cash and tokens, after being convinced that was all I was carrying. (Am seeking gainful employment - suggestions welcome). Spent most of the morning in West Dectectives, giving statement. (Note to Mayor Nutter - crime victims taken there have to wait, for the detectives to take their statments, on an uncomfortable wall-mounted bench in a bleak corridor. If we had more comfortable chairs, a more cheerful waiting area, access to clear restrooms, and maybe even a proffered cuppa coffee (and an asprin for the headaches), we might be happier to collaborate with the local constabulary) Anyway, should you see, in that vicinity, a man about 6' tall, medium build, black hair, stubbly black beard, Negro with dark 'burnt umber' skin, looks a bit like Robert Parrish (he played center for the Celtics in the Larry Bird era), possibly wearing a black 'hoodie' and light tan trousers - avoid him, maybe call 911. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
